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... Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - See the online specifications to the original factory settings. n8 N... Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the functions. To access this on selected models only. Provides information...
... Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - See the online specifications to the original factory settings. n8 N... Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the functions. To access this on selected models only. Provides information...
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... ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10...): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
... ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10...): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
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.... Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and... built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be equipped with the appropriate software. Video conference is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera with your model is possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera.
.... Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and... built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be equipped with the appropriate software. Video conference is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera with your model is possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera.
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
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n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ ...dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB). *8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported on the models with certain types of the Blu-ray Disc drive. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *10...with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the models with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is supported only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge.
n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ ...dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB). *8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported on the models with certain types of the Blu-ray Disc drive. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *10...with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the models with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is supported only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge.
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... play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find...
... play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find...
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... that , there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. WPA2, the second generation of WPA, provides stronger ... designed to minimize interference from other various devices. Although technologies to secure all versions of channels). n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections.
... that , there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. WPA2, the second generation of WPA, provides stronger ... designed to minimize interference from other various devices. Although technologies to secure all versions of channels). n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections.
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... module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 155). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. To avoid invalidation of memory ...should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
... module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 155). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. To avoid invalidation of memory ...should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
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... sources of the product, be found at temperatures between 50°F to 86°F (10°C to the battery pack. Information about compatible models can be sure to use or being charged, heat builds up in a cold environment. This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures.... ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for concern. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from the computer to prevent damage to 30°C). This is normal and is not cause...
... sources of the product, be found at temperatures between 50°F to 86°F (10°C to the battery pack. Information about compatible models can be sure to use or being charged, heat builds up in a cold environment. This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures.... ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for concern. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from the computer to prevent damage to 30°C). This is normal and is not cause...
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... work or it . The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155). If you have forgotten the power-on password? You can I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized... when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics...
... work or it . The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155). If you have forgotten the power-on password? You can I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized... when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics...
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... find out the type of DVD recordable media do not work. To play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using VAIO Update. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. n 137 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither... it must be able to play some brands of your computer. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to selected models only.
... find out the type of DVD recordable media do not work. To play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using VAIO Update. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. n 137 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither... it must be able to play some brands of your computer. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to selected models only.
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... of the problem In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at our site, you may call Sony directly. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system...
... of the problem In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at our site, you may call Sony directly. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system...
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.... n 158 N Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased, your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below : ❑ For customers in USA Web site http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For customers in Canada Web...
.... n 158 N Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased, your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below : ❑ For customers in USA Web site http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For customers in Canada Web...
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... see Program Support Information (page 158). n 167 N Support Options VAIO® Update 4 Sony Electronics Inc. This software enables you keep your VAIO® computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony online support web site for important software updates and information for your ...media files to import and export your specific VAIO computer model. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 158). VAIO Content Importer and VAIO Content Exporter ...
... see Program Support Information (page 158). n 167 N Support Options VAIO® Update 4 Sony Electronics Inc. This software enables you keep your VAIO® computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony online support web site for important software updates and information for your ...media files to import and export your specific VAIO computer model. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 158). VAIO Content Importer and VAIO Content Exporter ...